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FYI

What Does FYI Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

When used in a text, FYI means "For Your Information." While this is its most common meaning in texting, be aware that it is a rare term, and it might mean something else. If our meaning does not fit, give the context of your conversation a name (e.g., love, sport, space, astronomy) and include it in your search term.

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When I write FYI, I mean this:

meaning of FYI

"For Your Information"

Summary of Key Points

"For Your Information" is, by far, the most common meaning for FYI when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)
FYI
Definition:For Your Information
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 1
1: Easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Example of FYI Used in a Text

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